Happy July everyone! Last year I signed up for the Dirty Girl Mud Run. Not something I would usually do on my own, but a good friend of mine does them every year. And not just one mud run a year, oh no! She does multiple!! Somehow she convinced me to join her for one. I think it might have been all the pictures. She always looked like she was having a blast. Anyways, come a year later and it was time for me to actually do it. I started having second thoughts. Haha! It's one thing to think something looks like fun, but an entirely different thing to actually do it. For one thing I hadn't worked out in months. I started having doubts. Could I do it? Would I make it without falling to my doom? Well there were 4 other brave women besides me and my friend. So at least I wasn't alone! Being in a group of supportive friends does wonders for one's confidence. When we finally started the run I was a bit nervous but was all for it. Until we got to a ball and beam obstacle that is. But I made it through. The rest of the run was also a bit terrifying, but a ton of fun! I did things I didn't think I was capable of. I think that just goes to show that sometimes instead of thinking about things you have to just do them. Thanks to all my Dirty Girls for getting me through and making this such a great time!
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Julie Curry
7/1/2015 07:53:23 am
I agree with what you said Emi. When you're in a group of supportive people, it makes all the difference! Dirty Girl Run is for females only. There isn't that competitiveness as when males are running also. We stand with each other, help each other and support each other. I'm so glad you decided to do this run. I hope you left the run a little stronger, more confident and more opened minded to try new things. That's how I felt after my first run. I post pics of the different races in hopes that it inspires someone to think outside of their comfort zone and see how fun it can be. I knew I could count on you to join me Emi...you're a rock star!!!!
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Emi Gurumi
7/8/2015 05:57:09 am
Haha! Thanks Julie! I was pretty scared at first but it was really fun! I definitely need to be in better shape for next year. ;)
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Emi Gurumi
7/8/2015 02:37:57 pm
Haha! Thanks Julie! I didn't think I'd be able to do any of those things but it was so much fun! I will definitely have to get into better shape so I can do this with you guys next year, and every year after that!
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